Documents obtained by AZPM show that in July, an alfalfa farming operation with backing from Saudi Arabia applied for a new well on its property.
The move, along with a "now hiring" banner hanging from the sign at its main entrance appear to show the company is growing its Arizona operation despite the loss of state land leases.
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